Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel (2) leaves Sam Houston State's Mike Littleton (27) behind on a run during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in College Station, Texas.

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel (2) runs around Sam Houston State's Robert Shaw (23) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in College Station, Texas. (Dave Einsel / Associated Press)

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies looks for room to run against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field on November 17, 2012 in College Station, Texas. (Bob Levey / Getty Images)

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies looks for room to run against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field on November 17, 2012 in College Station, Texas. (Bob Levey / Getty Images)

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Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies avoids a tackle by Darius Taylor #36 of the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field on November 17, 2012 in College Station, Texas. (Bob Levey / Getty Images)

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies avoids a tackle by Darius Taylor #36 of the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field on November 17, 2012 in College Station, Texas. (Bob Levey / Getty Images)

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Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies rushes against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field on November 17, 2012 in College Station, Texas. (Bob Levey / Getty Images)

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies rushes against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field on November 17, 2012 in College Station, Texas. (Bob Levey / Getty Images)

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Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies throws downfield as Jesse Beauchamp #43 of the Sam Houston State Bearkats applies pressure at Kyle Field on November 17, 2012 in College Station, Texas. (Bob Levey / Getty Images)

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies throws downfield as Jesse Beauchamp #43 of the Sam Houston State Bearkats applies pressure at Kyle Field on November 17, 2012 in College Station, Texas. (Bob Levey

Nehemiah Hicks #81 of the Texas A&M Aggies celebrates with Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies after Manziel scored in the second quarter against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field on November 17, 2012 in College Station, Texas. (Bob Levey / Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs and looks downfield during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs and looks downfield during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies (right) celebrates with other teammates during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Texas A&M won 29-24. At left is Alabama defensive back John Fulton (10) . (AP Photo/Dave Martin) (Associated Press)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 (center) celebrates after the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Tuscaloosa,

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is joined by wide receiver Kenric McNeal (5) and defensive back Dustin Harris (22) as they celebrate a win over top ranked Alabama during an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Texas A&M won 29-24. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is joined by wide receiver Kenric McNeal (5) and defensive back Dustin Harris (22) as they celebrate a win over top ranked Alabama during an NCAA college football

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) scrambles for yardage during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. ( Karen Warren / Houston

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) throws from the endzone as the Alabama defense pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) throws from the endzone as the Alabama defense pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday,

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) as the touchdown was called after review during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) (Houston Chronicle)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) as the touchdown was called after review during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) (Houston Chronicle)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) takes a snap during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs and looks downfield during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs and looks downfield during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2012 in

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 10: Linebacker Adrien Hubbard #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide attempts to tackle quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is stopped after a first down run by Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner (28) and defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3)during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is stopped after a first down run by Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner (28) and defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3)during the first half of an NCAA college football

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) runs through the tackle of Alabama defensive back Deion Belue (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) runs through the tackle of Alabama defensive back Deion Belue (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa,

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) reacts after the Aggies scored their third touchdown of the first quarter against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) reacts after the Aggies scored their third touchdown of the first quarter against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) scrambles for yardage during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. ( Karen Warren / Houston

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) scrambles for yardage during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. ( Karen Warren / Houston

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) scrambles for yardage during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tuscaloosa. ( Karen Warren / Houston

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is tackled by Alabama defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3) during the first quarter of a college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel sets to throw a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Sam Houston State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies greets fans following a victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Wade Davis Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies greets fans following a victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Wade Davis Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Stacy Revere / Getty

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies leaps into the endzone during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Wade Davis Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies leaps into the endzone during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Wade Davis Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Stacy Revere /

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies avoids a tackle by Cameron Lawrence #10 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Wade Davis Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Stacy Revere /

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies is pressured by Dee Arrington #38 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Wade Davis Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Stacy Revere / Getty

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies drops back to pass against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Wade Davis Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies drops back to pass against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Wade Davis Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)

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Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Texas A&M won 38-13. (Rogelio V. Solis / Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Texas

STARKVILLE, MS - NOVEMBER 03: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies avoids a tackle by Denico Autry #90 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Wade Davis Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Starkville, Mississippi.

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) walks off the field after defeating Auburn 63-21 in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) runs in for a touchdown past Auburn defensive back Demetruce McNeal (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) celebrates after his team scored a touchdown against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) celebrates after his team scored a touchdown against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Auburn, Ala. (AP

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) runs in for a touchdown past Auburn defensive back Demetruce McNeal during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) (Associated Press)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) runs in for a touchdown past Auburn defensive back Demetruce McNeal during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Auburn,

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks for a receiver under pressure from LSU during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in College Station, Texas. LSU won 24-19. (AP Photo/Eric Kayne)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks for a receiver under pressure from LSU during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in College Station, Texas. LSU won

Texas A&M running back Christine Michael (33) and quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) celebrate a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Kayne)

Texas A&M running back Christine Michael (33) and quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) celebrate a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in College

OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 06: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies is tackled by LaKedrick King #28 of the Ole Miss Rebels during a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 6, 2012 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 06: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies stiff arms LaKedrick King #28 of the Ole Miss Rebels during a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 6, 2012 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 06: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies stiff arms LaKedrick King #28 of the Ole Miss Rebels during a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 6, 2012 in Oxford, Mississippi.

OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 06: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts to a call during a game against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 6, 2012 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 06: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts to a call during a game against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 6, 2012 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo

COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said he'll allow freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel to visit with the media for the first time this season some time next week — following the conclusion of the regular season.

Sumlin has had a longstanding policy that he doesn't allow first-year players to talk to reporters. But Manziel is a likely Heisman Trophy finalist and should be conducting plenty of interviews in the coming weeks.

He's already a finalist for the Maxwell (player of the year) and Davey O'Brien (top quarterback) awards. Also, junior offensive tackle Luke Joeckel is a finalist for the Outland Trophy, awarded to the nation's top interior lineman.

The Aggies' surprising 9-2 season also has led to several coaching kudos. Sumlin has been named a semifinalist for national coach of the year through the Maxwell Football Club, and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has been nominated for the Broyles Award, presented to the top college assistant.